BICICLETA

3.5 stars. SERU GIRAN were a four piece band out of Argentina who to my ears were influenced by country-mates INVISIBLE. Mostly because of the vocals and at times jazzy instrumental bits. I do prefer INVISIBLE by quite a lot but that's not fair when this is the only album I have from SERU GIRAN. "Bicicleta" was released in 1980, part of a four album run by the band from 1978 to 1981.

A little too commercial sounding at times for my tastes with those harmonies and the guest horns were a let down on the closer. Just not into their style. The second half drops the rating as only the seventh song stands up to the first side, and it might be my favourite tune on here. Love that they open the album with a 9 1/2 minute track. Lots of piano and vocals and I like that the bass is always noticeable. That third track is pretty good as well and the instrumental which is track 4 is a top three for me.

I like it but I have some issues(with the album).